Blog Posts
Office Hours: This will scale your restaurant’s revenue by 30% overnight
I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants
Steal These Systems: David Morton’s Proven Formula for Building Profitable Restaurants Anywhere
It’s one thing to grow a restaurant group. It’s another to grow one that thrives across categories, cities, and economies. David Morton has done exactly
Episode 2: The Future of Restaurant Development
With neighborhoods devastated and operators forced to relocate, how will the fires reshape the restaurant landscape in Los Angeles? Development expert Jerry Prendergast has overseen
Living the Dream Now: Elliott Bisnow on Building a Business You Never Want to Exit
We’ve been sold the lie that freedom comes after the exit. But what if we built businesses we never wanted to leave? That’s exactly what
Office Hours: How to use AI to effortlessly delegate and amplify your marketing efforts
I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants
Turning Pictures into Profits: Zaheer Bhyat & Ray Erickson on Food Photography That Sells
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but in the restaurant industry, the right picture is worth thousands of dollars. Zaheer Bhyat and Ray
Episode 1: Building Restaurants Faster, Smarter & Stronger
In this episode, Josh Kopel and Michael Benson sit down with Brad Block, a top restaurant builder who has worked on some of LA’s most
Scaling Without Selling Out: Chris Schultz on Growing Iconic Brands While Keeping the Soul
How do you scale a brand without losing the magic that made it special in the first place? Chris Schultz has spent his career answering
Office Hours: How to Build an Unforgettable Brand
I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants
Redefining Teamwork: Shawn Gawle on Building Culture, Mentorship, and Michelin-Level Dining
Great food gets guests in the door, but a great team keeps them coming back. Shawn Gawle, the awarded chef behind Camaraderie, has mastered the
Episode 5: The New Landscape of Restaurant Real Estate
The fires have dramatically altered LA’s real estate market, creating both challenges and opportunities for restaurant owners. Real estate expert Dan Fagan shares insider knowledge
Culture Is Your Competitive Edge: Lisa Schultz on Eliminating Drama and Creating High-Performing Teams
Most restaurants accept drama and dysfunction as part of the business—but what if eliminating them was the key to higher profits and better retention? Lisa
Office Hours: The 3 Keys to Escaping Day to Day Operations
I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants